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1997 Cessna 172R SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • FL, USA

This 1997 Cessna 172R Skyhawk, registration N47GF, serial number 17280161, presents a rare opportunity with only 1,599.4 hours total time since new on both the airframe and its Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine. The seller states the aircraft has no damage history and no corrosion, has never served as a flight school airplane or trainer, and comes with complete logs. It is based in Tampa, Florida, and is offered at 299,000 USD with a fresh annual completed in March 2026 and a new weight and balance.

The airframe, rated at a maximum takeoff weight of 2,450 pounds, retains its original paint and interior, both described as in good condition and...

Year
1997
Make
Cessna
Series
172 Skyhawk
Model
172R Skyhawk
Tail #
N47GF
Serial #
17280161

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Recreational, Training
Flight Rules
VFR & IFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,599.4 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,599.4 hrs (SNEW)
Prop 1 Time
1,327 hrs (SNEW)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual March 2026

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B and Out

ADSB

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B and Out

ADS-B In

Garmin GNX 375 - GNX ADS-B and Out

Comms

Bendix/King KX 155A - Dual Comm/Nav

Audio

Garmin GMA 340

Weather

Stormscope

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
8/10
Interior Year
1997
Paint Rating
8/10
Paint Year
1997
Interior Notes
Original Interior in good condition 8/10
Exterior Notes
Original Paint in good condition 8/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
Mccauley 1C235/LFA7570 2-Blade Aluminum

Asking Price

$299,000

Aircraft Location

FL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 19, 2026: $299,000 - controller

Dec 10, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

First Seen: Dec 10, 2025

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